Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide : in 5h 03m at 9:43 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:13 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (29% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Jul 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:481.29:250.16:018:03First Quarter1Thu
2Fri9:591.410:01-0.16:028:03Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:291.610:47-0.36:028:03Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:191.711:33-0.46:038:03Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:231.86:038:03Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:241.912:19-0.56:048:03Full Moon6Tue
7Wed2:201.91:06-0.56:048:03Full Moon7Wed
8Thu3:191.81:50-0.56:048:03Full Moon8Thu
9Fri4:161.62:23-0.36:058:02Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:031.32:37-0.16:058:02Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:560.95:351.02:300.11:040.86:068:02Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:060.92:110.36:078:02Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue9:041.01:170.58:410.36:078:01Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed8:431.18:580.06:088:01Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu9:031.39:41-0.16:088:01Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:381.410:25-0.26:098:00Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:231.411:04-0.36:098:00Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:221.511:38-0.36:107:59Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:301.56:107:59Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:251.512:08-0.36:117:59New Moon20Tue
21Wed2:101.612:32-0.36:117:58New Moon21Wed
22Thu2:531.512:50-0.26:127:58New Moon22Thu
23Fri3:361.512:59-0.16:137:57New Moon23Fri
24Sat4:191.31:02-0.16:137:56Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:581.11:030.16:147:56Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:100.95:310.91:050.21:100.86:147:55Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:341.05:550.71:050.32:420.66:157:55Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:111.112:420.57:520.46:167:54First Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:121.38:120.26:167:53First Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:351.49:020.06:177:53First Quarter30Fri
31Sat9:131.69:58-0.26:177:52First Quarter31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8761305)

Common Questions About Shell Beach, LA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Shell Beach, LA today?

Slack tide in Shell Beach, LA is approximately 3:58 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Shell Beach, LA?

Shell Beach, LA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 29% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Shell Beach, LA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Shell Beach, LA?

Tide predictions for Shell Beach, LA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Shell Beach, LA?

Tide data for Shell Beach, LA is sourced from NOAA Station #8761305. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8761305.

What is the moon phase in Shell Beach, LA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Shell Beach, LA is Waning Crescent (29% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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